Plum Galette

This recipe makes a gorgeous rustic plum galette.

Serves: 8-10

Prep Time: 15 min, plus 1 1/2 hours chilling time

Cooking Time: 60-70 min

Total:  2 hours, 45 min

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup butter, cut into chunks
5 tbsp. sugar, divided
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup ice water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
5-6 ripe plums, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup ground almonds
1-2 tbsp. milk or cream

Directions

1. In a food processor fitted with a dough blade add flour, butter, salt and 1 tbsp. sugar. Pulse until it resembles a coarse mixture.
2. Add ice water and vanilla, and pulse to combine, scraping the sides of the work bowl if necessary, until a dough which is crumbly but holds together when pressed is formed. If dough is too dry, add ice water, one tablespoon at a time. Be careful not to over mix.
3. Form dough into a disk and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. In a small bowl, stir ground almonds with 3 tbsp. sugar and set aside.
5. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and remove dough from fridge. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness directly on the baking sheet.
6. Spread almond mixture in the centre of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around. Arrange plum slices on top and sprinkle with 1 tbsp. sugar.  Fold edges of dough inward over the fruit.
7. Refrigerate galette for 30 minutes, then remove and brush dough with milk or cream.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 60-70 minutes, until crust has turned golden brown.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature, plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Recipe from marthastewart.com